Insights
In-depth analysis of Africa’s most complex stories. The Insights section goes beyond the headlines examining structural trends, policy implications, and long-term forces shaping the continent’s political economy. Essential reading for analysts, strategists, and senior decision-makers.
Vodacom takes control of Safaricom in $1.6bn deal
Kenya's parliament approved Vodacom's $1.6bn purchase of the government's 15% Safaricom stake, giving South Africa's Vodacom 55% majority control of…
African sovereigns to raise $155bn in 2026
African sovereigns are projected to raise $155 billion in commercial markets in 2026, up 11% on 2025, driven by infrastructure…
Rwanda fuel demand spikes 40% on war stockpiling
Rwanda's fuel demand surged nearly 40% in April as Strait of Hormuz fears triggered stockpiling across East Africa, exposing the…
Middle East war sends crude buyers rushing to Africa
The Strait of Hormuz closure is driving global buyers toward Nigerian and Angolan crude as Brent tops $100, but Nigeria's…
Newsletter
Richest people in Africa 2026
Africa's wealthiest individuals in 2026 span oil refining, mining, telecoms, retail and financial services. This…
Africa startup investor numbers hit five-year low
Only 162 unique investors participated in African startup deals in the first four months of…
Paymentology raises $175m for Africa fintech infrastructure
Paymentology, a global card issuer-processor serving banks and fintechs across African markets, raised $175 million…
Zambia cuts interest rate to two-year low of 13.25%
The Bank of Zambia cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25%…